Opinions

Straight Arrow News is committed to fair, factual, unbiased journalism that encourages viewers to make up their own minds. In addition to the facts, we believe it’s vital to hear arguments from all sides of the political spectrum. We hope these different voices will help you reach your own conclusions. The opinions published in this section are solely those of the contributors and do not reflect the views of Straight Arrow News.

America's initial response to COVID sowed plenty of anxiety, begging the question: Who is benefiting from this persistent message of fear?

Liberal Opinion

September 14

How should America respond to the latest COVID-19 surge?

Author; Founding Editor, Ramshackle Glam

Considering the age of many senior government officials, is it time for a mandatory retirement age for elected representatives?

Liberal Opinion

September 13

Some lawmakers are just too old to effectively do their jobs

Adrienne Lawrence

Legal analyst, law professor & award-winning author

Advocates of affirmative action policies suffered a historic loss at the United States Supreme Court. Why has public reaction been so muted?

Liberal Opinion

September 12

Why the lackluster response to affirmative action ruling?

Ruben Navarrette

Columnist, host & author

The Colorado GOP may withdraw from the 2024 primary in protest of the state's Supreme Court ruling that disqualified Trump from running.

Liberal Opinion

September 11

Are Trump’s lawyers really going to make these legal arguments?

Host of The David Pakman Show

Senator Mitch McConnell's recent health concerns, including a major concussion and "freezing" episodes, are no laughing matter.

Liberal Opinion

September 8

Sen. McConnell’s poor health is a serious concern

Dr. Rashad Richey

National TV Political Analyst, Talk Radio Host, Univ. Prof.

Vivek Ramaswamy seems to have come out of nowhere, with his inflammatory statements drawing significant attention.

Liberal Opinion

September 7

Vivek Ramaswamy is making me nervous

Author; Founding Editor, Ramshackle Glam

The NYPD's recent adoption of surveillance drones poses a significant threat to our civil rights and the integrity of our democracy.

Liberal Opinion

September 6

NYPD’s drone surveillance sparks civil rights violations

Adrienne Lawrence

Legal analyst, law professor & award-winning author

AGov. DeSantis's divisive politics are not only fueling conflict but also, if not directly causing violence, certainly exacerbating the issue.

Liberal Opinion

September 5

Did DeSantis’s policies contribute to racist Jacksonville killings?

Ruben Navarrette

Columnist, host & author

Vivek Ramaswamy has been increasingly attacking other candidates during debates, while also embracing conspiracy theories.

Liberal Opinion

September 5

Be mindful of Ramaswamy’s lying techniques

Host of The David Pakman Show

Liberal Opinion

September 1

Why Gov. DeSantis was booed at Jacksonville prayer vigil

Dr. Rashad Richey

National TV Political Analyst, Talk Radio Host, Univ. Prof.

Even if the federal criminal charges against former President Trump are dismissed, the damage has been done to our country.

Conservative Opinion

June 20

Trump indictment proves we no longer live in America anymore

Federalist Senior Contributor; Claremont Institute Fellow

After former President Trump was indicted for 31 violations of the Espionage Act, the betting markets showed that the news was no surprise.

Conservative Opinion

June 19

Betting markets indicate Trump indictment was no surprise

President & CEO, The Lindsey Group

The U.S. House is moving in the right direction by passing the REINS Act which restores congressional oversight to regulatory rule-making.

Conservative Opinion

June 16

REINS Act needed to continue Trump’s fight against executive overreach

Founder & President, Center for Urban Renewal and Education

Presidential debates are an important part of the election process, but with Republicans unhappy with the format, it's time for some changes.

Conservative Opinion

June 15

Republican demands for changes to presidential debates warranted

Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute

America is more divided than ever. The key to a brighter future for the U.S. may lie in citizens finding common ground and working together.

Conservative Opinion

June 14

Americans must find common ground to build better futures for our kids

Former House Speaker; Chairman of Gingrich 360

Did the FBI help cover up evidence of an alleged bribe the Biden family received from a Ukrainian oligarch when he was vice president?

Conservative Opinion

June 13

Did the FBI cover up an alleged bribe paid to Biden?

Federalist Senior Contributor; Claremont Institute Fellow

In our first installment of “Face-off Friday,” Dr. Richey and Star Parker debate whether age should be a factor as Biden seeks another term.

Conservative Opinion

June 9

Biden should resign now instead of seeking four more years

Founder & President, Center for Urban Renewal and Education

The nation averted a disastrous default with a last-minute debt ceiling bill. But that is only the first step towards fixing the U.S. economy.

Conservative Opinion

June 7

Debt ceiling deal is only the first step in fixing US economy

Former House Speaker; Chairman of Gingrich 360

Mail-in voting is here to stay, so the GOP needs to mobilize voters with strategies that are working for Democrats, like ballot harvesting.

Conservative Opinion

June 6

GOP should use Dems’ tactics like ballot harvesting to win elections

Federalist Senior Contributor; Claremont Institute Fellow

If Vladimir Putin is replaced or steps down as president, Wagner Group boss Yegeny Prigozhin could be Russia's next leader.

Conservative Opinion

June 5

Could Wagner Group’s Prigozhin replace Putin as next Russian leader?

President & CEO, The Lindsey Group